Cervical vertebrae can be distinguished from other types by the presence of
A) transverse foramina.
B) transverse processes.
C) articulating processes.
D) vertebral foramina.
E) intervertebral discs.

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Cervical vertebrae are distinguished from other types by the presence of transverse foramina, which are small openings in the transverse processes that allow for the passage of vertebral arteries and veins. The other choices are present in other types of vertebrae as well.

Cervical Vertebrae Can Be Distinguished from Other Types by the Presence